Contract Accountant (6 months; Changi Airport, UP$5.5K)

We are seeking a meticulous and results-driven Contract Accountant to support a high-priority project focused on the resolution of inter-company balances as part of a corporate liquidation exercise. This role offers valuable exposure to cross-border transactions and the opportunity to work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, including finance teams, tax consultants, banks, auditors and corporate service providers. In addition to the project scope, the successful candidate will support year-end financial reporting for dormant entities within the Group and assist with ongoing tax compliance activities. Key Responsibilities Inter-Company Reconciliation & Liquidation Support

• Review, analyse and reconcile inter-company balances across multiple entities within the Group.

• Extract, consolidate and analyse accounting data from ERP systems and financial records to identify discrepancies and outstanding balances.

• Prepare reconciliation schedules, supporting documentation and working papers to facilitate inter-company settlements.

• Collaborate with internal finance teams to validate balances and resolve reconciliation issues in a timely manner.

• Prepare documentation required for cross-border remittances, debt waivers and other inter-company settlement activities.

• Monitor and track the progress of settlements, ensuring accurate documentation and audit trails are maintained.

• Support the preparation of finance-related documentation required for corporate liquidation exercises.

• Assist with special projects including entity liquidation, tax reviews, tax health checks and tax audits.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare year-end financial statements and supporting schedules for dormant entities, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements.

• Perform month-end closing activities for dormant overseas companies.

• Maintain complete and organised accounting records, supporting documents and governance-related filings.

• Extract and compile financial information, schedules and supporting documents required for statutory, tax and financial reporting purposes.

Tax & Stakeholder Coordination

• Support routine tax compliance activities by providing information and documentation required by external tax agents.

• Respond to follow-up queries from external advisors and stakeholders on tax and financial reporting matters.

• Liaise and coordinate with tax agents, auditors, banks, corporate secretarial firms and other external parties to ensure timely completion of reporting and compliance requirements.

• Maintain accurate records of tax filings, correspondence and supporting documentation.

General

• Perform other finance-related and project-based duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

• Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.

• Experience in financial reporting, inter-company accounting, tax compliance, treasury operations, corporate restructuring or liquidation exercises will be advantageous.

• Sound understanding of accounting principles, reconciliation processes and financial reporting requirements.

• Experience in preparing statutory financial statements and supporting tax compliance activities is preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and work with large volumes of financial data.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) will be an added advantage.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and external parties.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to work independently while contributing positively in a team environment.

• Able to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a project-driven environment.

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